# asphalt (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover asphalt. Page: Feed: --- ## [Paving begins for Cornwall roundabout](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/alert/paving-begins-for-cornwall-roundabout) _2026-08-20 · ewhmcnamara · Public Alerts of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ Asphalt paving will be taking place at the intersection of Route 235 (Kingston Road), Route 248 (Warren Grove Road), and Lakeview Drive for the new… ## [Cornwall Road closed during Just Live Fun Run](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/alert/cornwall-road-closed-during-just-live-fun-run) _2026-08-20 · ewhmcnamara · Public Alerts of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ Motorists are advised that the Cornwall Road in Cornwall will be closed to through traffic during the Just Live Fun Run. The Trans-Canada Highway off… ## [New Magna CFO targets international growth](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/new-magna-cfo-targets-international-growth) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ Dutch off road specialist Magna Tyres Group has appointed Arnold van Woerkum as CFO, as it seeks further international growth. ## [Sisk profit before tax up 27%](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/sisk-profit-before-tax-up-27) _2026-08-19 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ Sicon Limited, the parent company of John Sisk & Son's construction and related businesses in Ireland, the UK and Europe has reported 2025 full year profit before tax up 27.7% to 74.2m. Turnover growth in the UK made up for declines in Ireland and Europe. ## [Infrastructure work to affect traffic on MacKinnon Drive in Stratford](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/alert/infrastructure-work-to-affect-traffic-on-mackinnon-drive-in-stratford) _2026-08-18 · jpranahan · Public Alerts of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ Drivers can expect traffic impacts on MacKinnon Drive in Stratford due to water and sewer work. The affected area will be along MacKinnon Drive… ## [Bridge now open in Alaska](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/alert/bridge-now-open-in-alaska) _2026-08-14 · ewhmcnamara · Public Alerts of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ The bridge replacement project in Alaska is complete and now open to all traffic. Stay in the loop and plan your route during road construction:… ## [Asphalt resurfacing for Five Houses](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/alert/asphalt-resurfacing-for-five-houses) _2026-08-12 · ddgillis · Public Alerts of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ Asphalt resurfacing work is scheduled for Route 2 in Five Houses. Work begins 500 meters west of the Mill Road and continues west along Route 2… ## [US buildings and UK power drive Balfour Beatty growth](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/us-buildings-and-uk-power-drive-balfour-beatty-growth) _2026-08-12 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ Balfour Beatty revenues reached 5,563m in the first half of 2026, up from 5,150m in 2025. Underlying profit from operations hit 119m, up from 77m. The group's order book was 22.9bn, up from 22.7bn at the end of 2025, and 19.5bn in the first half of that year. ## [Revenues surge at Structure Tone](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/revenues-surge-at-structure-tone) _2026-08-12 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ UK fit out specialist Structure Tone, part of the US STO Building Group, saw gross revenue of 448.8m in 2025, up from 157m in the year prior, with profit before tax reaching 12.6m from 1.7m in 2024. ## [JCB Hydromax beats FIA world record](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/jcb-hydromax-beats-fia-world-record) _2026-08-12 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ Days on from breaking one record with the Southern California Timing Association, JCB's Hydromax has toppled another, this time overseen by the FIA, with the car averaging more than 400mph. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xIfNYsCYpSO4) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [High polymer asphalt binders and mixtures](https://www.asphaltmagazine.com/high-polymer-asphalt-binders-and-mixtures/) _2026-08-11 · Dr. Jhony Habbouche, Ph.D., P.E. · Asphalt magazine_ From promise to practice In a previous article, high polymer-modified (HP) asphalt binders and mixtures were introduced through a fundamental question facing the pavement community: should these materials be used to design thinner pavement structures or to extend pavement service life? That discussion highlighted the potential of HP technologies and the range of strategies available \[…\] The post… ## [VDMA updates concrete pump manual](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/vdma-updates-concrete-pump-manual) _2026-08-11 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ European trade association the VDMA has revised its safety manual for concrete delivery and placing machines. ## [Vinci margins up in UK](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/vinci-margins-up-in-uk) _2026-08-11 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ The UK division of France's Vinci Construction has reported margins up 3.6% for the year in 2025, on revenues of 2.7bn. Asphalt division Eurovia saw the strongest growth, followed by civil engineers Taylor Woodrow. ## [And my titanium mood](https://packwood.substack.com/p/and-my-titanium-mood) _2026-08-09 · Nicholas Packwood · Nicholas Packwood_ 12. Flowers in Asphalt ## [Asphalt resurfacing for Roseneath](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/alert/asphalt-resurfacing-for-roseneath) _2026-08-07 · jenniferdhogan · Public Alerts of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ Asphalt resurfacing work is scheduled for Route 3 in Roseneath. Work begins at the Pooles Corner roundabout and continues west along Route 3 for… ## [Work scheduled for roundabout construction in Cornwall](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/alert/work-scheduled-for-roundabout-construction-in-cornwall) _2026-08-07 · jenniferdhogan · Public Alerts of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ Concrete work will take place at the intersection of Route 235 (Kingston Road), Route 248 (Warren Grove Road), and Lakeview Drive as part of the new… ## [Bridge being replaced on Mill Road](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/alert/bridge-being-replaced-on-mill-road) _2026-08-07 · jenniferdhogan · Public Alerts of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ Traffic will be detoured in Green Road as crews replace a bridge on Mill Road (Route 50221). Mill Road will be closed between Ferguson Road (Route… ## [CES invests in Cat Stage V generators](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/ces-invests-in-cat-stage-v-generators) _2026-08-07 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ US-headquartered CES Power has signed an agreement with Caterpillar for the delivery of Stage V generators in the UK and Ireland over the next four years. ## [Asphalt resurfacing taking place on Route 1 in Stratford](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/alert/asphalt-resurfacing-taking-place-on-route-1-in-stratford) _2026-08-06 · jenniferdhogan · Public Alerts of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ Motorists are advised of asphalt resurfacing taking place on Route 1 in Stratford. Work begins at the intersection with Brookside Drive and… ## [Smart Asphalt: Rethinking moisture](https://www.asphaltmagazine.com/smart-asphalt/) _2026-08-06 · Dr. Amma Agbedor, Ph.D., P.Eng. · Asphalt magazine_ Your pavement failedYour test didn’t see it coming Pull a core from a three-year-old pavement and find it falling apart in your hands, that is not how a pavement designed for 15-plus years of service is supposed to behave. That is exactly what the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) found when they investigated premature rutting on \[…\] The post Smart Asphalt: Rethinking moisture appeared first… ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uUUEl9BJL6va) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [US order win for Durham Lifting beams](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/us-order-win-for-durham-lifting-beams) _2026-08-06 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ Durham Lifting has received a repeat order from a Kansas City client for ten bespoke 34t multi-point spreader beams, to be designed, manufactured and load tested at the UK company's Middlesbrough facility. ## [Auctioneer sees more, newer excavator sales](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/auctioneer-sees-more-newer-excavator-sales) _2026-08-06 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ Auction house Ritchie Bros has released its analysis of secondhand sales in Q2 2026, with excavator sale prices remaining stable, and more, newer machines sold. ## [Structure replacement taking place in Blooming Point](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/alert/structure-replacement-taking-place-in-blooming-point) _2026-07-31 · jenniferdhogan · Public Alerts of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ Crews will be replacing a structure in Blooming Point on Route 218 (Blooming Point Road) due to a corrugated steel pipe reaching the end of its… ## [South Montague Road closed during bridge repairs](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/alert/south-montague-road-closed-during-bridge-repairs) _2026-07-31 · jenniferdhogan · Public Alerts of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ Motorists are advised that Route 353 (South Montague Road) will be closed for bridge repairs. Dates: August 3, with work expected to be… ## [Testing the tests: A closer look at shingle impact ratings](https://www.asphaltmagazine.com/testing-the-tests-a-closer-look-at-shingle-impact-ratings/) _2026-07-30 · Sam Nichols · Asphalt magazine_ Asphalt shingle performance boils down to a few common factors: impact-resistant strength provided by asphalt coatings saturated on a fiberglass mat and high wind resistance. The next is a high-performance “sticky” modified asphalt sealant that adheres shingles to a roof and maintains that tack under high winds and cold temperatures. If the coating and sealant \[…\] The post Testing the tests: A… ## [Bridge repairs underway in Roxbury](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/alert/bridge-repairs-underway-in-roxbury) _2026-07-27 · jenniferdhogan · Public Alerts of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ Motorists are advised of a detour in place on Route 137 (Trout River Road) in Roxbury while bridge repairs are underway. Dates: The… ## [We hold on](https://packwood.substack.com/p/we-hold-on) _2026-07-11 · Nicholas Packwood · Nicholas Packwood_ 11. Flowers in Asphalt ## [ARMA recognizes 82 facilities for workplace safety](https://www.asphaltmagazine.com/arma-recognizes-82-facilities-for-workplace-safety/) _2026-07-08 · Asphalt Magazine · Asphalt magazine_ The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 82 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the Accident Prevention Contest were judged on ARMA criteria derived from standards set by the U.S. Occupational Safety and… ## [And needs must](https://packwood.substack.com/p/and-needs-must) _2026-07-04 · Nicholas Packwood · Nicholas Packwood_ 10. Flowers in Asphalt ## [In the likeness of a human mind](https://packwood.substack.com/p/in-the-likeness-of-a-human-mind) _2026-07-04 · Nicholas Packwood · Nicholas Packwood_ 0.2 Flowers in Asphalt ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oHDxwe89wPwd) _2026-07-04 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [Asphalt paving and STEM](https://www.asphaltmagazine.com/asphalt-paving-and-stem/) _2026-07-02 · Connor Campbell · Asphalt magazine_ Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics When you drive down a smooth highway or walk across a freshly paved sidewalk, you’re experiencing the finished result of how science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are applied in the asphalt industry. Asphalt paving is more than just laying down blacktop — it’s a process that involves chemistry, engineering \[…\] The post Asphalt… ## [To set the story straight](https://packwood.substack.com/p/to-set-the-story-straight) _2026-06-27 · Nicholas Packwood · Nicholas Packwood_ 9. Flowers in Asphalt ## [The new asphalt pyramid](https://www.asphaltmagazine.com/the-new-asphalt-pyramid/) _2026-06-23 · Dr. Grover Allen, Ph.D., P.E. · Asphalt magazine_ In 1992, the U.S. government released a food pyramid intended to provide guidance to millions on how to make healthier choices. At the base of the pyramid was the recommendation to consume large quantities of grains (6-11 servings per day), while protein and fats from meats and dairy were placed near the top, signaling they \[…\] The post The new asphalt pyramid appeared first on Asphalt magazine . ## [And more about speed](https://packwood.substack.com/p/and-more-about-speed) _2026-06-14 · Nicholas Packwood · Nicholas Packwood_ 8. Flowers in Asphalt ## [Asphalt Institute Foundation invests in seven rising engineers for 2026](https://www.asphaltmagazine.com/kirkscholars_2026/) _2026-06-04 · Asphalt Magazine · Asphalt magazine_ The Asphalt Institute Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Bill and Shireen Kirk Scholarship. The scholarships are awarded annually to third or fourth-year undergraduate, master’s or doctoral students studying civil engineering or another pavement infrastructure-focused major, with an emphasis on asphalt materials. Scholarship funds totaling $32,902 were awarded to this… ## [One for the road: Fantastic asphalt podcasts and where to find them](https://www.asphaltmagazine.com/podcasts/) _2026-06-01 · Benjamin Fuehr · Asphalt magazine_ Many of us working in the asphalt world must travel. Whether we’re driving to visit customers, to attend a conference or simply going to another one of our plant locations – there can be a lot of windshield time! And listening to the news, true crime podcasts or music can get a bit boring over \[…\] The post One for the road: Fantastic asphalt podcasts and where to find them appeared first on… ## [It would not be the last](https://packwood.substack.com/p/it-would-not-be-the-last) _2026-05-30 · Nicholas Packwood · Nicholas Packwood_ 7. Flowers in Asphalt ## [Asphalt Pavement Alliance announces 21 perpetual pavement award winners](https://www.asphaltmagazine.com/2025_perpetual_pavement_winners/) _2026-05-29 · Asphalt Magazine · Asphalt magazine_ The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) announced that 21 agencies earned a 2025 Perpetual Pavement Award for projects throughout the United States. “These award-winning projects demonstrate what’s possible when agencies commit to long-term performance, smart investment and quality construction,” said Mike Skinner, executive director of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance. “Perpetual Pavements represent a… ## [Nick the Lich](https://packwood.substack.com/p/nick-the-lich) _2026-05-23 · Nicholas Packwood · Nicholas Packwood_ 6. Flowers in Asphalt ## [Rain and radiators, rattling windows](https://packwood.substack.com/p/rain-and-radiators-rattling-windows) _2026-05-23 · Nicholas Packwood · Nicholas Packwood_ 0.1 Flowers in Asphalt ## [In their eyes splintered](https://packwood.substack.com/p/in-their-eyes-splintered) _2026-05-16 · Nicholas Packwood · Nicholas Packwood_ 5. Flowers in Asphalt